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The Woodbury High School Boys & Girls Track & Field teams are hosting the 2nd annual Mariella Mile in honor of West Saint Paul's Mariella Francesca Lucio-Thomas. One of the benefiting organizations includes the genetics program at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.

Mariella Francesca Lucio-Thomas is an inspirational little girl with an infectios smile. She was born in June, 2010 with 5p- (five p minus), a rare genetic defect.

The Mariella Mile hosts several mile-long races to accommodate all levels of competition, including an abbreviated mile "Diaper Dash" for the little kids! There will be event t-shirts, a prize raffle, concessions stand and also an informational booth to raise awareness of 5p-.

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Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our tax identification number is 41-1814223.